Hi, my name is
Jarue JohnsonI build products, lead teams, and ship at scale
I'm a staff software engineer based in the United States with 7 years of experience building web platforms, leading engineering teams, and shipping products at scale. From full-stack development to platform architecture, I focus on turning complex problems into clean, working software. Let's Connect
01.About Me
Born and raised in Florida. I got into technology early, inspired by my dad who was an engineer himself. What started as curiosity turned into a career that's taken me from writing my first lines of code to leading engineering teams and architecting platforms used by real businesses.
I care about building software that solves real problems. Not code for the sake of code, but products that move the needle for the people who use them. Whether it's building out AI tooling for Cypher Learning, shipping a full-stack product serving real businesses, or a personal project I'm iterating on, I'm most motivated when the work has tangible impact.
Today, my focus is on engineering, platform-level architecture, and building my own products. I spend my time designing scalable systems, mentoring engineers, and turning ideas into working software. Outside of work, I'm a fan of sports, music, and exploring new technologies that push the craft forward.
Here are a few technologies, languages and tools I have been working with recently:
02.My Experience
Staff Engineer @Cypher Learning
Feb 2026 - Present
- Cypher Learning is leading the disruption of learning platforms to unleash human potential with modern, AI-powered learning experiences. The platform serves millions of learners across 20,000+ organizations globally. Learn More
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- Serving as a technical linchpin across the engineering organization, driving technical coherence, modernizing systems, and elevating engineering standards at scale.
- Defining and owning the platform's architectural roadmap across frontend, backend, and mobile, ensuring systems are scalable, secure, and maintainable.
- Expanding technical expertise into Ruby on Rails, marking a significant growth opportunity beyond the TypeScript/Node ecosystem.
- Technologies: Ruby on Rails · MySQL · AWS
02.My Approach
My usual approach
Focus on the user and all else will follow.
Plan & Strategy
Discuss things like your business model, your target audience, and your goals will help me understand what you want to achieve with your product. Then I can plan something like architecture, user experience, and technical implementation.
Design & Develop
Once agreed on the plan, I cue my lofi playlist and start designing the user experience then deep dive into coding. I keep you in the loop by sharing the progress and asking for feedback.
Test & Review
I will test the application on different devices and browsers to make sure it is working correctly. I will also review the product with you to make sure it meets your expectations.
Launch & Support
Once everything is ready, I come to the most exciting part, launching the product. By following the best practices, I will make sure your application is secure and performant. Continuous support is also provided to make sure your product is always up to date.
03.What I am building
What I'm currently working on
Building AI tooling architecture that makes agents first-class citizens within enterprise platforms.
AI Tooling Layer
Primary FocusStakeholder: Cypher LearningBuilding a tooling layer that allows AI agents to natively interact with the Cypher Learning platform. This architecture enables intelligent agents to operate across the LMS, unlocking automation, content generation, and adaptive learning workflows at scale.
05. What's Next
Get In Touch
I'm always interested in connecting with fellow engineers, founders, and anyone building something meaningful. Whether you have a question, a project idea, or just want to say hello, my inbox is open.